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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1901

Page

3

Hearing Tomorrow Shapes Up for Secret Purpose in Rail Inquiry

The Interstate Commerce Commission prepares for subpoenas as Rock Island trains keep punctual. Key figures Kaness City attorney Day and J T Sarchisd discuss hearings and possible actions in the upcoming session set in Endelsior Strimes with others expected to attend.

Kaness City March Totersite Commerce Comimission J.T. Sarchisd Cirralasion Moint Ysterday Endelsior Strimes Hemees City Commissahees Chatman Knapp United States Iiteratate Commerce Commission Cr Dome Judge Day Mr Marchal

Tunnel All Right St Tank Vine March 2

A murky report discusses Great Northwestern officials led by chief engineer Steven Brewess evaluating a tunnel opening. The text notes strong currents, heat, and ongoing freight through the tunnel while officials express satisfaction with results surpassing expectations.

Eldwer Possin Dave Cascade Tunnel

Wabash Railroad Plans Bond Issue for Line Extension

Shareholders meet at Lincoln Trust building to discuss bonding and expansion. Proposals include extending the system, buying new rolling stock, and issuing 3 million dollars in bonds to construct and equip a new line from Fort Wayne to Butler, Indiana.

Brocahholders Wabash Railroad St. Tein Qiarch Wabash Lincoln ‘Trust Ustay Fort Waynn Butier Lad

Thains How On Time Rock Island Sets Record

The Island Colorado Flyer has set a punctual on time record twice, unmatched by other lines. Daily runs between Kansas City Pueblo Colorado Springs and Denver yielded a remarkable record in January amid winter conditions, with trains covering long distances and maintaining strict schedules.

Rock Island Island Colorado Kanms City Pueblo Colorado Springs Tdenter Bethelson Riber Puchia

Central Branch AFPAIFA Directors Meet Atchison

Central Branch officers met in Atchison on March 2 to conduct routine business. G Warner and Dr BM Smith presided over discussions on security, local union matters, and rail work planned for the year. The group reviewed tracks and bridges and noted ongoing projects.

Atchwon Atchison C¢ G Warner Securil View Missourimand BM Smith Harry Annaclee Areener Central Branch

Will be Hippowen Water Stations at Depots

Report notes depots repatated with references to president FH and B Hensot vice Gent. The fragment indicates plans or mentions of water stations linked to Hippowen and depot actions, but details are unclear.

Hippowen B Hensot

Noisy Turnout Delights at City Orchestra Ball

The City orchestra’s gala event impressed with fine décor and vivid lighting. Principal decorations, banners, and tall lanterns created a striking wall display as about 30 guests arrived, while the committee received praise for excellent planning and execution.

Tunction City Orchestra Betriz B.C

Roads Rate Concessions Rejected Epworth Meeting

March 20 meeting discussed concessions to Epworth rate and San Francisco convention. A circuitous route rate schedule was prepared with attention to the Tucson division and ongoing patrols to prevent robberies as orders were issued.

Peston Hans San Francisca Tuscon el Peso Rusduipe Tucson

Promotions at Wichita and rail changes in March

In Wichita promotions occur across freight departments with Charen Franks rising from night bill clerk to day man, and Ed Dillon at the uptown office noting the change. Across the Great Western and Miser Dodge lines, resignations and appointments flow, including Lord leaving the Great Western passenger department effective April, and Frederick T. Gates elected to exec council posts as directors shuffle roles. Engineers Woodbury and Ramsey gain extra-board assignments as other staff receive recognitions during a busy transition period.

Wichita Frisco Santa Fe Charen Franks Ed Dillon Uptown Proctor Melvilie Jones

Rio Grande Railroad News From Las Vegas to Emporia

A long, crowded update covers Santa Fe crews and managers from Las Vegas to Topeka. It notes engine maintenance, new hires, personnel moves, and upcoming work on lines including the Rio Grande route. Also mentioned are staff changes in Albuquerque and Topeka shops, with several foremen or engineers reassigned or reported ill.

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Local notes on travel repairs and town events

Fragmented items report names of people in Jersey City and nearby towns. travel movements between Wisit Kan and Goodland. a paint gang, engine repairs, and a conductor’s wedding trip. An operator from Goocland faces discharge over quarantine refusal after smallpox in Smith Center. Brotherhood of Railroad Brainsmen report 42218 members and $73,000 monthly insurance payouts.

Cinaati Jersey City N. J Fhit Winchel Simon Baldswin Iota Lewis, Dacneris Smith Center W. Gh. Lee Cleveland Brotherhood of Ration Brainmen Goodland

Shawnee County Police Try For Emergency Fund

Police Matos Thorpe will ask the Soliuty commissioners for a $1 emergency fund appropriation. The legislature authorized Shawnee County commissioners to allocate $500 for a pollen mar ron emergency fund. Critics say the city has clashed with county authorities over poor relief and oppose the appropriation. The bill requires the police to maintain a itemized expenditure account and report to county commissioners.

Sk l Mattos ‘Thorpe Soliuty Commissioners Shawnee County Bil Te Police Mutrom Ins

Mayor Drew Replies From Topeka Inquiries

A Topeka mayor notes that many requests from around the world seek information on former residents. He recalls a recent letter from John Washes Parbyshire asking about a winter inquiry, praising the effort but noting no thanks received. Also in brief, a woman cured after three years of nerve prostration reports recovery at 316 Hanser Avenue.

Drew Topeka John Washes Parbyshire Tilia

Kitchen Table Techniques for Leftover Fish Dishes

Lida Amen Willis outlines practical uses for cold cooked fish in stock, creamed sauces, and croquettes. She suggests fish stock from bones and skin, cream sauces for baked or fried pieces, and ramekins or scallops as serving options. Croquettes, chowders, and fish soup are covered, with steps for shredding, mixing with cream, breading, and frying until brown, plus tips for garnishing and enhancing flavor.

Beng Ege Stason Jeff Furniaking Peter

The Burlington Route Great Trains Promotion Card

Travel advertisement touts The Northern Pacific Zixpress and related Burlington routes from Kansas City to Puget Sound via Denver Fortisnd and Omaha to St Joseph and beyond. Describes through cars dining and sleeper service with dates and contact contacts R H Crozier and Howard Elliott for descriptive materials and fares.

Northern Pacific Zixpress Kansas City St. Joseph Denver Puget Sound Fortisnd Montana Washington Northwest Comebes Obalr Niga Nebraska Omaha Cates R.h-Crozier L. W. Waneley Howard Elliott Guversi Jorsra

Fragmentary OCR Note Sparks Unclear Reading

A damaged OCR streak presents jumbled phrases about a year ago and rough evidence. Readable parts mention names or terms but no clear event, place, or outcome can be verified from the legible text.

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